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L Kreel. 1987. Leaking aortic aneurysm.. https://doi.org/10.1136/pgmj.63.736.107
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Options for the treatment of abdominal and thoracic aortic aneurysms are in a state of evolutionary change. The development and continued refinement of the endoluminal approaches has decreased the need for open aortic aneurysm surgery. Endovascular stent graft technology is an area of active research in which both the delivery systems and the endografts are undergoing continued improvement so that patients with what was previously thought to be unfavorable anatomy may be treated by these means. The design and deployment techniques of the currently available endografts, as well as those in clinical trials, are presented.
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An aortic disease patient is typically an older male with a history of atherosclerosis and hypertension. He might have Marfanoid characteristics, a history of cocaine or methamphetamine abuse or history of syphilis. Alternatively, suspect dissection in a pregnant female with complaints consistent with possible aortic problems. During your assessment, zero in on the patient's anatomy. Include aortic phenomena in your differential for chest and back pain. Take blood pressures in both arms. Search the abdomen for pulsatile masses, and be wary of hoarseness and Horner's syndrome.